Medvedev threatens Germany with strikes as Russian propagandists float reviving East Germany

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, has publicly called for direct strikes against German companies producing military equipment for Ukraine, and also referenced possible attacks on certain locations in Berlin. His remarks came in response to Germany's decision to hold Russia accountable for an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Medvedev described Germany's accusations as a fabricated sabotage narrative, arguing that given Berlin's current policy, such statements amount to only the mildest possible response from Russia.

Propagandists discuss reviving East Germany

Alongside these remarks, Russian state television aired a discussion featuring propagandist Vladimir Solovyov and his program's participants, who spoke about a potential collapse of Germany and floated the idea of refusing to recognize the legitimacy of reunified Germany, along with restoring the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany).

These statements were broadcast as relations between Moscow and Berlin deteriorated sharply. The day before, Germany had formally accused Russia of organizing an armed operation at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced retaliatory measures, including closing Russia's consulate in Bonn and shutting down the Russian House in Berlin.

Latvia's position

Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže also commented on the incident, having taken part in the informal EU foreign ministers' meeting (Gymnich) in Ireland on September 1-2. She stressed that the attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport demonstrates a direct threat from Russia to the security of all Europe, describing it as state-sponsored terrorism rather than merely a hybrid attack. The minister expressed Latvia's full solidarity with Germany's foreign minister and public, and called for continued strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities and energy resilience, along with regularly expanding sanctions against Russia.